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Silver Gray Dorking Chickens For Sale In Livestock Farms

By Lelia Hall


Dorking chickens originated from Italy and one of the oldest breeds of domestic poultry. It has been around since the Roman Empire. It has been domesticated for agricultural purposes dating back to the time of Julius Caesar. It has a rectangular body with very short legs and has five toes.

The color of their skin is white and they also have white eggs. The males weigh from approximately three to six kilos while the females weigh three to four kilograms. There are silver gray dorking chickens for sale that you can find in most livestock farms. They are known to be one of the most versatile chicken breeds.

The breed is classified according to their colors. White, silver gray, prize dark, and red are the common colors of these chickens. But despite the differenced in the colors of their feathers, they have the same white meat underneath. Also, they all lay white eggs. The breed is proven to be sustainable which is ideal for a starting livestock business.

Their meat is delicious and is in demand in culinary establishments like restaurants and fast foods. In addition, they multiply quickly. But they do not grow in a fast and rapid pace. However, the good meat and eggs they produce are all worth the wait. They can graze and nibble grass or any edible thing they can see on the ground so you can save feed expenses efficiently.

Dorking hens are very responsible mothers. They lay around five to six eggs and as they hatch, they reach maturity in six months weighing approximately seven pounds. They are very amusing and intelligent breeds. The males are very protective to the flock and they defend the chicks and females at all costs. Hearing them make some funny sounds is very relaxing and can make you smile. It is a good therapy to have happy animals around.

Even if the cocks are overprotective, they will never hurt their human especially if they are treated properly and tamed appropriately. If they are abused, they will defend themselves the best way they could. But they are extremely loyal if they are not harmed.

You can find these for sale in livestock farms. Make sure that they are registered and that the birds are taken care of in a healthy and sanitary environment. Check for the eggs and the quality of meat. They should be in good condition so that they can lay a lot of eggs enough to start a business. You can buy hatchlings as well if you prefer. But you will need an experience in poultry care so you can raise the chicks properly.

There is a need to incubate them especially if they are taken away from their mother early on. You must also know the proper sanitation and feed them regularly. If you detect some infection, they badly need veterinary attention. But these birds are very easy to raise and they do not have that much demands. They just need a spacious place to graze instead of keeping them in cages. Their feathers will not grow properly and beautifully if that is the case.

You can even purchase some in the internet. Just contact them and schedule a personal visit to see them personally. Again, consider the sanitation and the condition of the birds before transacting business formally.




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